The bustling streets of Beijing were bustling with people coming and going. Su Yun, dressed in a light blue silk dress, looked graceful and with a faint smile on her face. She held a newly bought candy figurine in her hand and curiously looked at the various small items on the street.

Su Yun is the legitimate daughter of the Su family in the capital. Although the Su family is not a top-tier powerful family, it is also quite prestigious. Su Yun has been spoiled by her parents since she was a child and has a lively and kind personality.

"Ouch!" Su Yun was watching intently when she was bumped by someone unexpectedly. The candy figure in her hand almost fell. She frowned and looked at the person who bumped into her.

The man, dressed in a moon-white robe and a jade crown, had a handsome face, and a cool air emanated from his sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. It was Lu Chuanzhi. Lu Chuanzhi was the son of the current prime minister, a man of outstanding talent and ambition. He had come out today to buy some brushes, ink, paper, and inkstone for his family.

Lu Chuanzhi hurriedly bowed and apologized, "Please forgive me, young lady. I was in a hurry and bumped into you. I hope you can forgive me."

Su Yun was a little angry at first, but seeing the polite look on the man's face, his anger subsided a little. He snorted and said, "Why are you walking so carelessly? You almost ruined the candy figurine I worked so hard to get."

Lu Chuanzhi looked at her charming appearance, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and said: "It is my fault. If this candy figurine of yours is really broken, I am willing to compensate you with ten."

Su Yun couldn't help laughing when he heard this. "Who wants ten from you? The fun of this candy figurine is that you pick the one yourself. Never mind. It seems like it was an unintentional mistake on your part, so I won't hold it against you."

Seeing her generosity, Lu Chuanzhi felt a bit of favor towards this girl and asked, "I haven't asked for your name yet, young lady?"

Su Yun blinked and smiled, "My name is Su Yun, I'm the daughter of the Su family, what about you?"

"My name is Lu Chuanzhi, Lu Chuanzhi from the Prime Minister's Office." Lu Chuanzhi answered truthfully.

As the two were talking, Su Yun's maid Cui Liu hurried over and said, "Miss, Madam asked you to go back early because she said there are guests coming to visit."

Su Yun nodded and said to Lu Chuanzhi, "Then I'll leave first, Mr. Lu, see you later." After that, he left quickly with his maid.

Lu Chuanzhi looked at her leaving back, and a strange emotion suddenly emerged in his heart. He murmured, "Su Yun, she is an interesting girl."

A few days later, the palace held a spring banquet, inviting the sons and daughters of many powerful families in the capital. Su Yun was naturally among the invited guests. She dressed up carefully, wearing a pink flower-decorated brocade dress and a pearl and jade headpiece. She looked as beautiful as a flower in full bloom in spring.

At the banquet, everyone was either reciting poems, painting, or playing the zither, with laughter and joy everywhere. Su Yun was talking to a few young ladies he knew when he suddenly heard someone mention Lu Chuanzhi's name.

"Look, Mr. Lu is so handsome today. I heard that he has written some good poems recently, which have become a legend among scholars." A young lady smiled and covered her lips.

Su Yun followed the young lady's gaze and saw Lu Chuanzhi standing not far away, talking with several young masters, still looking cool and elegant.

Lu Chuanzhi seemed to have sensed something and looked over here. When his eyes met Su Yun's, he was slightly stunned, and then a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he walked towards Su Yun.

"Miss Su, how are you?" Lu Chuanzhi bowed and said.

Su Yun bowed and said with a smile, "Mr. Lu, it's been a long time since we last met. Today's banquet is quite lively."

"Yes, the Spring Banquet is a major event in the capital. It's rare for so many people to gather together, so it's naturally very lively. I wonder if Miss Su has prepared any talents, so that I can broaden my horizons." Lu Chuanzhi joked with a smile.

Su Yun blushed and said, "I don't have any outstanding talents. I just know a little bit about playing the zither. I dare not show off in front of all these people."

Lu Chuanzhi said, "Miss Su is too modest. I believe your qin skills must be extraordinary. If you can play a piece, it will definitely add a lot of color to this banquet."

Under Lu Chuanzhi's persuasion, Su Yun finally plucked up the courage, walked to the place where the guqin was placed, slowly sat down, and gently plucked the strings with her delicate hands. A song of "Qing Ping Le" flowed from her fingertips, and the melodious sound of the guqin echoed over the banquet. Everyone gradually quieted down, immersed in this wonderful music.

When the song ended, everyone came back to their senses and applauded. Lu Chuanzhi's eyes were full of admiration. After Su Yun returned to her seat, he whispered, "Miss Su's piano skills are truly exquisite. The song she just played seemed to incorporate the beauty of spring into it."

Su Yun felt a little embarrassed by his praise, and smiled, "Mr. Lu, you are too kind. I was just playing as I pleased."

As the two were talking, someone suddenly arrived from the palace, announcing that the emperor had important matters to discuss and requested the Prime Minister to enter the palace immediately. Lu Chuanzhi had no choice but to bid Su Yun farewell and hurriedly leave with his father. Su Yun watched him depart, feeling a sense of loss in his heart.

However, the peaceful days did not last long. A sudden change occurred at court. The Su family was implicated in a corruption case, and the emperor, enraged, ordered their property confiscated. Overnight, the Su family went from a wealthy family to a ruined family.

Su Yun escaped from the Su family in the chaos, but she didn't know where to go. She was only accompanied by her maid Cui Liu. Both the master and the servant were in tattered clothes and looked in a miserable state.

"Miss, what should we do now?" Cui Liu asked crying.

Su Yun bit his lip, his eyes full of stubbornness, and said: "Don't be afraid, Cui Liu, there is always a way out, we will always find a way."

But they were penniless, and in this capital city, dangers abounded. Su Yun thought of Lu Chuanzhi, the gentle and refined man she had met a few times before. Now, she had no choice but to ask him for help, perhaps for a glimmer of hope.

So, Su Yun and Cui Liu asked along the way and arrived outside the Prime Minister's Mansion. Su Yun looked at the majestic gate of the mansion, feeling uneasy. She didn't know whether Lu Chuanzhi would meet her. After all, she was no longer the eldest daughter of the Su family.

Su Yun mustered up his courage and stepped forward to the doorman and said, "Please inform the doorman that Su Yun wants to see Master Lu."

The doorman looked her over and saw her in such a miserable state. His eyes were full of disdain and he said coldly, "Where did you come from, beggar? You can't just see my young master whenever you want. Go away quickly and don't make trouble here."

When Su Yun heard this, his eyes reddened, but he pleaded, "Brother, please, I really have something urgent to see Mr. Lu, please let him know."

The doorman was about to yell again when the housekeeper came out, frowned, and asked, "What's making so much noise?"

The doorman hurriedly replied, "Butler, this woman who appeared out of nowhere insisted on seeing the young master. I was just trying to get her to leave."

The housekeeper looked at Su Yun and saw that although she looked down and out, she still had a spirit of grace. Something in his heart moved him, and he asked, "Who are you? What do you want from my young master?"

Su Yun hurriedly said, "I am Su Yun from the Su family. I knew Mr. Lu before. Now my family has suddenly encountered an accident. I am really desperate. That's why I came to ask to see Mr. Lu. I hope the housekeeper can be flexible."

When the housekeeper heard that it was someone from the Su family, he thought of the Su family's current situation and hesitated for a moment. He said, "Then you wait here. I will go ask the young master."

Not long after, the housekeeper came out, but shook his head and said, "Miss, the master is not at home. You'd better leave and don't stay here any longer."

Su Yun was struck by lightning. She had never expected Lu Chuanzhi to be unwilling to see her. Tears welled up in her eyes and she turned away in despair. At this time, Lu Chuanzhi was actually in the study in the mansion. The housekeeper was afraid that he would get into trouble, so he did not tell the truth and only lied that Su Yun had left.

Su Yun and Cui Liu walked aimlessly. As it grew darker, a drizzle began to fall. The master and servant took refuge in a dilapidated temple.

"Miss, what should we do? We are cold and hungry." Cui Liu huddled in the corner, shivering.

Su Yun hugged himself tightly, suppressing the despair in his heart. He was thinking about how to get through the night when he suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves coming from outside the temple.

Immediately afterwards, a group of men in black rushed in. Su Yun screamed in fright, thinking they were here to arrest them.

"Who are you?" Su Yun asked in a trembling voice.

The leading black-clad man had no intention of harming them, but instead bowed and said, "Don't be afraid, Miss Su. We are here on the orders of our master to rescue you."

Su Yun looked puzzled: "Your master? Who is he?"

The man in black said nothing, but simply said, "Young lady, just follow us. You'll know the destination when you get there."

Although Su Yun had doubts in his heart, he had no other choice now, so he and Cui Liu followed the man in black and mounted their horses, galloping away.

After an unknown amount of time, they arrived at a farm in the suburbs. The man in black took Su Yun into the farm and came to a house.

"Please come in, young lady. My master is waiting for you inside." The man in black said and then retreated.

Su Yun took a deep breath, pushed the door open and walked in, only to see the candlelight flickering in the room and a familiar figure standing in front of the window.

"Lu Chuanzhi? Why is it you?" Su Yun was surprised and happy. At the same time, he remembered that he was refused entry to the Prime Minister's Mansion before, and a feeling of grievance surged in his heart again.

Lu Chuanzhi turned around and looked at Su Yun's embarrassed but still charming appearance. His heart was filled with distress. He walked forward quickly and explained, "Yun'er, don't blame me. The housekeeper didn't tell me the truth when you went to the Prime Minister's Mansion today. I only found out later and hurriedly sent people to look for you. How could I watch you fall into despair and do nothing?"

After listening to his explanation, Su Yun felt a little relieved, but she still couldn't help crying and said, "I thought you also despised me for being so down and out now. My Su family has suffered such a disaster, and I don't know what to do."

Lu Chuanzhi gently wiped away her tears and said softly, "Silly girl, how could I dislike you? In my heart, you will always be that kind and interesting Su Yun. Don't worry, I will help you find out about the Su family's affairs and will definitely not let the Su family be wronged."

Su Yun leaned in Lu Chuanzhi's arms, feeling his warmth and care, and her heart gradually calmed down, as if she had found a ray of hope in this dark moment.

Under Lu Chuanzhi's arrangement, Su Yun and his servant settled down in the manor, and their lives gradually became stable. Meanwhile, Lu Chuanzhi began to investigate the truth behind the Su family's corruption case.

He visited everywhere, looking for people who had dealings with the Su family in the past, and checked various accounts and materials. After many days of hard work, he finally found some clues.

It turned out that all this was a conspiracy by a treacherous minister in the court, Lord Lin. He was jealous of the Su family's reputation, so he secretly colluded with some villains, forged evidence, and framed the Su family for corruption. His purpose was to eliminate the thorn in his side, the Su family.

After Lu Chuanzhi obtained the evidence, he wrote a memorial and prepared to report the truth to the emperor.

That day, the atmosphere in the court was particularly tense. Lu Chuanzhi, holding a memorial in hand, stepped forward and spoke loudly, "Your Majesty, I have recently discovered that the Su family's corruption case is a false accusation. It was actually Lord Lin who secretly orchestrated and fabricated evidence to frame the Su family. I implore Your Majesty to investigate."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor frowned and looked at Lord Lin and asked, "Lord Lin, is this true?"

Lord Lin was shocked, but he pretended to be calm and argued, "Your Majesty, Mr. Lu is slandering me. I have always been loyal, how could I do such a thing? He must have deliberately fabricated lies to slander me for the sake of that woman from the Su family."

Lu Chuanzhi, however, was not in a hurry. He presented the collected evidence one by one and said, "Your Majesty, these are the evidence. No matter how Lord Lin argues, it is useless. I hope Your Majesty will uphold justice for the Su family."

The emperor was furious when he saw the irrefutable evidence. He immediately ordered the dismissal of Lord Lin and the investigation of his crimes, and also ordered the Su family to be vindicated and their reputation restored.

When the news reached the manor, Su Yun was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes. She said to Lu Chuanzhi, "Chuanzhi, thanks to you. If it weren't for you, the Su family's grievances would never be cleared. I really don't know how to repay you."

Lu Chuanzhi held her hand, looked at her affectionately, and said, "Yun'er, there's no need for us to say these words of gratitude. I just hope you can be happy. In the days to come, I want to always protect you."

Su Yun's cheeks flushed and she nodded shyly. The relationship between the two grew deeper during this ordeal.

After the Su family restored its reputation, Su Yun also returned to the Su family mansion. Although many things in the house were gone, as long as there was hope, everything could start again.

Lu Chuan often came to the Su family to visit Su Yun. The two of them strolled in the garden together, or recited poems and painted. Their days were warm and comfortable.

One day, Lu Chuanzhi brought Su Yun to a lake outside the capital. The lake was covered with green grass and colorful flowers, and the scenery was very beautiful.

Lu Chuanzhi looked at Su Yun with his eyes full of love. He took out an exquisite brocade box from his arms and opened it. Inside was a jade hairpin with exquisite patterns carved on it, which sparkled with a warm luster in the sunlight.

"Yun'er, I specially ordered someone to make this hairpin. Today, I want to give it to you and express my feelings to you." Lu Chuanzhi said, picked up the hairpin, and gently inserted it into Su Yun's bun.

Su Yun touched the hairpin on her head, her heart filled with emotion. She looked up at Lu Chuanzhi with tears in her eyes and said with a smile: "Chuanzhi, I understand your feelings. I am willing to accompany you for the rest of my life and never leave you."

Hearing this, Lu Chuanzhi was overjoyed. He held Su Yun's hand tightly and said, "Yun'er, don't worry. In this life, I, Lu Chuanzhi, will never let you down. I am willing to walk through every spring, summer, autumn and winter with you, and share the joys and sorrows of this world."

After that, the two of them hugged each other by the lake. The breeze blew, blowing up the corners of their clothes, as if sending blessings to the couple in love.

Afterward, Lu Chuanzhi proposed marriage to the Su family, who gladly accepted. The two held a grand wedding, and the entire capital came to congratulate the couple who had weathered so many hardships and finally found their marriage. Their story spread throughout the capital, becoming a legendary tale, inspiring people to marvel at the beauty and tenacity of love, which shone brightly amidst these turbulent times.

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